NUM provides a flexible and interdisciplinary academic environment, enabling students to learn in the classroom, online and through community-based experiences.
Teaching and learning
Academic delivery at NUM is rooted in modern teaching practice that emphasises:
- student-centred learning and active participation
- blended learning (face-to-face and digital platforms)
- problem-based and experiential learning
- continuous assessment and feedback
Across faculties, teaching integrates theory with practice so that graduates leave with critical thinking, analytical and professional skills.
Programmes and faculties
We offer undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in medical and health sciences, law, computing and information technology, and management and social sciences, each aligned with national development priorities and global standards. Browse all programmes.
Research, innovation and scholarship
Research is a core pillar of academic life at NUM. The University promotes faculty-led and student-driven research, interdisciplinary collaboration, research that solves real-world problems, and innovation in healthcare, technology and entrepreneurship.
Experiential and community-based learning
- clinical and professional placements (for health and applied sciences)
- internships and industry partnerships
- community engagement and service-learning projects
- fieldwork and applied research
Quality assurance
- curriculum review aligned with national regulatory bodies
- continuous programme evaluation and improvement
- qualified and experienced academic staff
- benchmarking against global best practice
Academic calendar
Academic activities are organised into semesters with clear timelines for lectures and coursework, continuous assessment and examinations, research and project work, and academic reviews and progression.
Last updated 24 October 2026